EgyptvsNew Zealand

Egypt saw off New Zealand 3–1. Goalscorers — Egypt: M. Ziko 58', M. Salah 67', Trezeguet 82'; New Zealand: F. Surman 15'.

Egypt met New Zealand in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Vancouver Stadium in Vancouver on Monday, June 22, 2026. It is one of the six matches in Group G, where the four sides each play three games and the top two advance directly to the Round of 32. With the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also progressing, points here carry real weight from the opening whistle.

Egypt go in ranked 29th in the FIFA World Ranking to New Zealand's 85th — a gap of 56 places that marks Egypt out as clear favourites on paper. It is an inter-confederation meeting — Egypt of CAF against New Zealand of OFC — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage.

Egypt are the most successful nation in Africa Cup of Nations history with seven titles, and their footballing heritage is deeply embedded in the nation's culture. The Pharaohs possess one of the world's most recognizable players in Mohamed Salah, whose brilliance at Liverpool has made him a global icon.

New Zealand are Oceania's strongest footballing nation alongside Australia, and the All Whites have been consistent contenders for the OFC's World Cup berth. New Zealand play a direct, physical style suited to their squad of players competing across the A-League, MLS, and lower European leagues.

Egypt: Egypt have appeared at three World Cups: 1934, 1990, and 2018. New Zealand: New Zealand have appeared at two World Cups: 1982 in Spain, where they lost all three group matches, and 2010 in South Africa, where they achieved the remarkable feat of going unbeaten, drawing all three group matches against Slovakia, Italy, and Paraguay.

The match is scheduled at Vancouver Stadium in Vancouver, Canada. Kickoff is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026 at 01:00 AM (09:00 PM ET).